Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

Museum · Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean

Museum · Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0XS, United Kingdom

Highlights

Nestled in the picturesque Castle Grounds of Stornoway, this charming museum offers an immersive peek into the Outer Hebrides with captivating exhibits, including the storied Lewis Chessmen.

Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0XS, United Kingdom Get directions

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@afar

"This local history museum is particularly impressive for its location—a state-of-the-art, custom-built wing in the 18th-century Lews Castle—but it’s also known for housing six of the famous Lewis Chessmen, carved around 1150 and left on the Isle of Lewis by visiting Vikings. Here, you’ll also find a wraparound audiovisual presentation about the Outer Hebrides, with effects so dramatic they’re known to induce vertigo, as well as exhibitions of Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Age artifacts, including several quartz arrowheads."

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hanneke

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Very interesting to visit, very friendly volunteers, i especially did like the room where you can see the island trough the seasons, mòran taing, thig mi air ais gu cinnteach.

Peter Davies

Google

We went in Sunday when the museum is closed. The ground floor of the grand house was open and we had lunch there. I was told there were no more eggs but later discovered someone receiving scrambled eggs. Disappointing. Food was fine but not exciting. You order and it arrives at your table. Staff are young and enthusiastic. Coffee was ok but not great. But I guess it was good it was open on a Sunday.

Tim Fletcher

Google

Fairly small but very well presented museum with lots of multimedia exhibits telling the fascinating story of island life, the highlight being some of the famous Lewis chessmen. Entry is free and includes access to the downstairs rooms of the adjacent Lews Castle. There’s also a cafe. Staff are super friendly and welcoming. If you have time, the castle grounds make for a lovely walk - climb up to Gallows Hill for some nice views over the water to Stornoway town and port.

Fine M

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We had a lovely time at the museum and loved how immersive the experience was, especially the film at the beginning. It was also brilliant to see and hear so much Gaelic all around - chòrd sin rinn glan! Would absolutely recommend a visit, followed by some coffee and cake in the castle.

Bruce Levitan

Google

NB this is a review of the grounds as we did not visit the museum. There are many lovely walks in the castle grounds affording good views of the harbour and town, and of the castle. Statues like the Gruffalo help to make it kid friendly too. Just a great place for a peaceful walk.

Mandy New

Google

Not a large museum but a "boutique" exhibition that shows a snapshot of life on Harris and Lewis. The individual rooms are well put together with both visual and audio information. The Lewis Chessmen were,of course,a highlight. The background information on their discovery was well presented. Guides are on hand for any questions.There is a small gift shop and admission is by donation,a suggested £5. There is also a cafe.

Stephen Brooks

Google

Lovely museum with a cafe and shop. Seeing some of the Lewis Chess pieces was a highlight. The most fun you can have in Stornaway with your kilt on

Duncan Strathie

Google

A stunning museum that informs, educates and invites interaction. To begin there is a captivating video presentation on three walls that completely immersed you in the Hebridean landscape. Telling the story of the Hebrides it contains many static, video and interactive displays. There are lots of interesting artefacts including at the moment some of the Lewis Chess Men. Free entry and quality all around. Great place.

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hanneke

Google

Very interesting to visit, very friendly volunteers, i especially did like the room where you can see the island trough the seasons, mòran taing, thig mi air ais gu cinnteach.

Peter Davies

Google

Tim Fletcher

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Fine M

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Bruce Levitan

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Mandy New

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Stephen Brooks

Google

Lovely museum with a cafe and shop. Seeing some of the Lewis Chess pieces was a highlight. The most fun you can have in Stornaway with your kilt on

Duncan Strathie

Google